Additive Manufacturing CAD Engineer, iPhone

Apple•Cupertino, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Drive the end-to-end CAD file lifecycle for our additive manufacturing operations. Work closely with product design (PD) engineering teams to interpret specific engineering requests and generate accurate, robust CAD files from scratch, or meticulously modify existing concepts to meet exact project requirements. Your primary focus will be on CAD model creation and 2D drawing creation for additive manufactured components. Additionally, you will be expected to rigorously review additive part printability and drive support structure design and development to ensure successful physical realization of digital models and improve overall print yields. As a secondary objective, you will manage file sharing and ensure the alignment of new CAD designs with key stakeholders across manufacturing, product design, and our vendor bases. You will serve as the central hub for all 3D printing design files, utilizing Siemens NX and Teamcenter to securely download, open, review, and upload highly sensitive CAD models, ensuring seamless file transfer, strict version control, and flawless CAD execution across various engineering platforms. Maintain and resolve issues lists related to file integrity and CAD geometry. Coordinate these activities with overseas counterparts and internal teams to push process capability, ensure timely completion of deliverables, and mitigate risk ahead of schedule. Present detailed analysis to key decision-makers to enable commercial and design decisions. Maintain knowledge of additive manufacturing equipment capabilities and key process drivers; keep abreast of the latest 3D printing developments and leverage new technologies in novel ways to enable improved design capabilities.

Requirements

5+ years of experience working on automation, robotics applications, and fixture design for mass production applications
Machine and fixture design expertise
Experience designing, deploying, qualifying, supporting, and project managing automated manufacturing process lines that incorporate machine vision (including cameras, lighting, and programming), motion control (including actuators, motors, pneumatics) and sensors, with expertise in most of those component groups
Extensive experience using CAD to review and design mechanical components, complex assemblies, and precision fixtures, and create proper engineering part drawings using GD&T practices
BS/MS in engineering (mechanical, manufacturing, automation, mechatronics, robotics, or equivalent)
Strong grasp of CAD software, specifically Siemens NX, with expertise in reviewing, creating, and modifying mechanical components, complex assemblies, and 2D drawings.
Deep understanding of additive manufacturing and 3D printing technologies, specifically including the ability to evaluate part printability and develop robust support structures.
Proficiency in secure file transferring methods and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), specifically utilizing Teamcenter to manage file sharing and align CAD designs with cross-functional stakeholders and external vendors.
Ability to accurately translate concepts and requests from real product design engineers into robust, manufacturable CAD files.
Ability to reconcile DFAM (Design for Additive Manufacturing) feedback with design goals, anticipate printability challenges, and provide actionable feedback to a larger team of manufacturing and product engineers.
Experience with metal 3D printing and metal additive manufacturing processes (Primarily LPBF)
Experience working in a fast-paced product development or mass production environment.

Responsibilities

Drive the end-to-end CAD file lifecycle for additive manufacturing operations.
Interpret engineering requests and generate accurate, robust CAD files from scratch or modify existing concepts.
Create CAD models and 2D drawings for additive manufactured components.
Review additive part printability and drive support structure design and development.
Manage file sharing and ensure alignment of new CAD designs with stakeholders.
Serve as the central hub for all 3D printing design files.
Utilize Siemens NX and Teamcenter for file management.
Maintain and resolve issues lists related to file integrity and CAD geometry.
Coordinate activities with overseas counterparts and internal teams.
Present detailed analysis to key decision-makers.
Maintain knowledge of additive manufacturing equipment capabilities and process drivers.
Keep abreast of the latest 3D printing developments and leverage new technologies.